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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Geraldine McKelvie Senior correspondent

Chief constable considers joining legal action if PC’s killers are released early

A picture of Andrew Harper smiling
Andrew Harper, 28, died when he was dragged down a country road in Berkshire by three men fleeing the scene of a quad bike theft. Photograph: Thames Valley Police/PA

The chief constable of Thames Valley police has said he will consider joining legal action against the government if it fails to block the early release of two of PC Andrew Harper’s killers.

The Police Federation is contemplating going to court in its attempts to keep Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers in prison.

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